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Migrant farm workers in Canada deserve a seat at the table

Toronto – May 29, 2026 – The International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations (IUF), a global federation representing more than 10 million workers through over 400 affiliated trade unions in approximately 130 countries, calls for migrant farm workers participating in Canada’s Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) to be given a formal seat at the table in discussions that shape the future of the program and the broader agricultural sector.

Agents of Change, Voices of Power: the 16th Biennial Women’s Network Convention

UFCW activists convene for 16th Biennial Women’s Network Convention

Montreal – May 27, 2026 – Hundreds of UFCW activists gathered last week for the 16^th Biennial Women’s Network Convention, held in Montreal from May 19 to 21. The theme of convention was “Agents of Change, Voices of Power.”

By the Numbers: Working when unwell

by the numbers

Toronto – May 26, 2026 – According to the latest mental-health index published by Telus Health, six in ten Canadians workers are reporting to work while mentally or physically unwell at least once a week.

International Court of Justice affirms workers’ right to strike

Toronto – May 25, 2026 – UFCW Canada joins with international trade unionists around the world, as affiliates of the International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers’ Associations (IUF), in welcoming a landmark advisory opinion issued on May 21 by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), confirming that the right to strike is protected under International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 87 on Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize.

Municipal workers ratify new contract – UFCW 1252

Harbour Breton, N.L. – May 22, 2026 – UFCW Local 1252 members at the Town of Harbour Breton public works department recently signed a new three-year contract.

Record-breaking 31st CLC Convention sees Team Unite re-elected to CLC leadership

Winnipeg – May 20, 2026 - The Team Unite slate, backed by UFCW Canada and led by longtime UFCW Canada activist Bea Bruske, was re-elected to leadership at the 31st Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress in Winnipeg.

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